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The Lakes Barcelo Golf Course
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About
The Lakes at Barcelo Bavaro Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course that opened in 1991. The golf course is set in a prime location on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, boasting a long expanse of pristine coastline on the glittering Caribbean Sea.
The Lakes at Barcelo Bavaro Golf Course, designed by architect Juan Manuel Gordillo, borders a picturesque lake and winds through lush tropical vegetation, providing inspiring views at every hole. It is a combination of holes bordered by thick vegetation and others completely open.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 6655 yards | 72.1 | 135 |
| Gold | 72 | 6200 yards | 68.0 | 119 |
| Blue | 72 | 5737 yards | 70.3 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 5381 yards | 66.0 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4688 yards | 63.0 | 107 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.1/135 | 338 | 182 | 452 | 535 | 364 | 504 | 417 | 380 | 160 | 3332 | 410 | 396 | 151 | 551 | 176 | 303 | 519 | 457 | 360 | 3323 | 6655 |
| Gold M: 70.3/126 | 322 | 170 | 430 | 485 | 352 | 480 | 394 | 350 | 152 | 3135 | 398 | 360 | 132 | 529 | 145 | 283 | 478 | 434 | 306 | 3065 | 6200 |
| Blue M: 68.0/119 | 310 | 157 | 402 | 474 | 336 | 430 | 370 | 300 | 140 | 2919 | 324 | 352 | 125 | 513 | 133 | 230 | 464 | 400 | 277 | 2818 | 5737 |
| White M: 66.0/115 | 285 | 144 | 394 | 447 | 316 | 419 | 336 | 294 | 118 | 2753 | 308 | 336 | 104 | 496 | 118 | 218 | 435 | 361 | 252 | 2628 | 5381 |
| Red W: 63.0/107 | 250 | 128 | 364 | 413 | 296 | 385 | 312 | 272 | 100 | 2520 | 257 | 296 | 63 | 434 | 81 | 191 | 387 | 312 | 228 | 2249 | 4769 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 14 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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YourGp golf - repair your Pitchmarks in style Photo submitted by paologolf on 10/06/2024
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YourGp golf - repair your Pitchmarks in style Photo submitted by paologolf on 10/06/2024
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Photo submitted by jlopezlegal on 08/09/2024
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Photo submitted by jlopezlegal on 08/09/2024
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Photo submitted by wc2022 on 03/01/2024
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#9 par 3. Wind plays a factor. Photo submitted by caw2728 on 01/06/2020
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Photo submitted by caw2728 on 01/06/2020
Great Course
Although it rained heavily just before our round, the course was not very wet, so we were happy that the course was a little softer. Turned out to be a nice day and the golf was fantastic.
An amazing experience,
From checkin, starter, beverage cart, to checking out. I loved the layout, course directions were well marked from Every Green to tee. Club Pro David joined me on the Back nine, that helped as I just followed his on lay of the land. Will 100% when I am back in Bavaro
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Driving range condition very poor, range balls needed replacing years ago. Tees in fair to poor condition. , greens slow and shaggy.
Course in repair
The front nine was terrible.
Back nine was in better condition.
Holo 19 restaurant was the best part of the day.
Technical
I think 3/18 holes were over the water shots with minimal room for forgiveness and on a windy day this course can be frustrating to play. Beautiful course, well maintained. Pace of play, I don’t think anyone monitors it in the Dominican. Beautiful facilities. Pricey, but well priced for the Dominican. Not the friendliest staff, but have everything you could need.
a golf course for enjoy your day
very nice view, nice lay out, not for beginner
if very nice trac !
Nice Course
It's my first time play the course. The layout is very good. The fairway is well maintained. The greens have some blemish. Several of them need repairs.
Nice experience, poor conditions
Course had a nice layout. That said everything else was meh. Fairways were long and bumpy. Bunkers full of rock and the sand was like concrete , greens were 50% dead and the pro shop was overpriced (70$ USD for a box of pinnacles).
It is a vacation course, so I expect good conditions for the price, regular price 150$. Range had no balls, carts were rusty and didn’t appear safe.
Some nice holes and cool layout, albeit easier layout than I’m used to. But unplayable bunkers and dead greens don’t make it golf focused.
Lower your expectations.
Great course, can be very muddy
The course layout was great, a mixture of easier and more challenging holes. When I was there, the course was extremely wet and muddy. If they tell you it's cart path only, then it's likely to be muddy. Friendly staff.
Horrible Green Condition
Green conditions were horrible, half of the grass dead on the green and not maintained well at all. Fairway was so muddy due to poor drainage systems,,, not good. I don’t recommend this course at all. Save your money!
Green condition was horrible!
We played on Christmas Day to have some fun and there was a no starter, looks like play your own. However green conditions were horrible!!! Not just one hole but 97% holes were really Bad! I couldn’t believe they can run golf course like this. And most fairway was so wet like muddy. I don’t recommend this course at all.
The Lakes Punta Cana
Great lay out and friendly staff! Clubhouse and restaurant are great.
Course needs to attention esp wet spots , spotty greens , and bunkers . Overall - not bad for a casual round during vacation
Fun design, sanded greens
From gold, is perfect for holiday golf
Bailout distances are difficult to predict/ measure
Friendly staff and cart beverages on course
Sanded patches on the greens and bunkers in poor state ( also due to GOLFERS poor behavior!! )
The Lakes Barcelo GC
Loved the course.
Great layout, with challenging Par 3s
Friendly staff who bring you drinks during your round, including beer, free of charge
Would recommend that you play it twice.
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